Transformers Snapshots

Megabot Notes - Part 2

 Welcome to Part Two!

Now, let's talk about the main characters.

Kulbit is small for a Megabot, only big enough for a crew of three; if anyone would fly with him, that is. He's quite the stunt flier, able to pull of tight, risky maneuvers that other aerial Megabots can't. He also has quite the love of danger. Both of these make a potent mix of courageous and reckless. On the ground outside of battle, Kulbit originally comes off as standoffish and irritable, but this is due to his frustration at his current situation and the fact that he always has to be on guard, because of the other Megabots being unfriendly toward him. Once he opens up around people he feels that he can trust, he is friendly, playful, and protective. Kulbit is also notably witty, resilient, and clever, good at thinking on his feet.  

 Axel's personality reminds me a lot of Orion Pax from Transformers One. He's extraordinarily tenacious, and never knows when to quit. He's also unrelentingly positive and hopeful, but the thing that sets him apart is his secretive nature. He refuses to disclose his past, and always changes the subject and dodges questions. He also has a bizarre love of keepsakes. He'll grab one whenever he gets the chance, and it drives the rest of his team crazy.  

 Overshoot reminds me a lot of Whirl, specifically from the comics. He's realistic, sarcastic, and a bit closed-off. In battle, he tends to follow his own orders; he prefers going solo. He's reckless, somewhat careless, and tunnel-visioned. However, Overshoot also isn't used to camaraderie, nor is he used to anyone caring about him. He really doesn't know how to function as part of a team, and it's a skill he will have to learn.  

 Anomaly is supremely pessimistic and has very little self-worth. The only reason he allows himself to remain alive is so he can keep others alive. Naturally, this isn't healthy, but that's what happens to people when they've seen the shit Anomaly has. He's very deadpan and dry, and good at his job. Once he starts getting some of his self-worth back, with the help of his new crew, Anomaly remembers why he became a medic; because he knows that Sparks are precious, and he hates to see others suffer when he knows he can help.

So, put them all together, what do you get?  

 When they all first meet, Kulbit is a little disappointed that he was given a grounder, because it gave the impression that the camp command wasn't taking him seriously. However, he becomes grateful for it when he sees Axel's tactical brilliance. When Overshoot works in conjunction with Axel, they come up with some truly batshit insane plans that Kulbit is 110% for. He comes to care for these weird little Small Bots and he wouldn't trade them for any other crew.  

Anomaly is initially forever sighing eternally, because he just knows that this team is going to get themselves killed very quickly; but then they just refuse to die, and it almost gives Anomaly whiplash. He comes to enjoy their antics and appreciate their emotional support, particularly from Axel, because that guy is just everyone's biggest cheerleader.

Overshoot learns how to work with others, and he finally finds people who care if he lives or dies. He becomes much more willing to listen to other people and takes their advice.

Let's talk descriptions.  

 Kulbit is mostly yellow with pale orange stripes and red optics. He's got a strong build, too. He transforms into an aerodynamic ship with two main turrets, two mounted machine guns under the cockpit, and a smaller turret on his underside for stealthy attackers. In bot form, his main turrets are on his shoulders, his front machine guns are on top of his wrists, and his smaller turret is hidden away.  

 Axel is a mix of green and teal, with a little dark silver and dark blue optics. He's slightly on the slimmer side, but not too much, with kinda curvy hips. He transforms into a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle. In bot form, he has the unique ability to magnetize and polarize his servos and pedes, allowing for the easy scaling of buildings, terrain, and even Megabots, should they permit it. This ability can be used very creatively, for anything from fetching something from across a room to being able to jump really high due to the polarization to the ground below.  

 Overshoot is mostly black with dark purple highlights and violet optics. He's built strongly and stocky, and is a head taller than Axel. He's a triple-changer, able to transform into a jet and a robust, armored four-wheeled ground vehicle. In bot form, his servos transform into powerful blasters, and he's tough as steel, able to take a lot of damage, yet often takes even more. It drives Anomaly crazy.  

 Speaking of Anomaly, he's a big bot, about the size of Transformers Prime Optimus, being head and shoulders above Overshoot. He's mostly red and white with grey stripes and turquoise optics. He transforms into a helicopter, and in bot form, his propeller blades are on his back, like most 'copter bots. Despite his size, he's not incredibly stocky, but not very svelte, either. He's also surprisingly gentle for being so big; his servos have a surgeon's precision.

Okay, that's all for now! Next time, I'm going to be throwing out some plot ideas and planning some story beats with character development. Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed!

See ya'll!!

Thanks! -NikanB